| Face of Defense: Five Generations Graduate From West Point Army 2nd Lt. Mark Armstrong Jr. graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., marking the fifth consecutive generation of his family to do so. defense.gov |
Engineers redesign counterinsurgency tactics in Kandahar Civilians and Soldiers of the 579th Engineer Detachment at Kandahar Airfield are using engineering projects and outlining a process for the Afghan people to take control against the Taliban. army.mil |
Guard Presence on Border Deters Threats The presence of troops along the Southwest U.S. border is helping to counter drug smuggling, human trafficking and other threats. defense.gov |
Family Matters Blog: Blogger Confronts Elder-care Issues In her latest blog, AFPS' Elaine Wilson expresses her gratitude for her father and shares her concerns over the elder-care issues that lie ahead. defense.gov |
Mullen: U.S. Drawdown in Afghanistan to Begin in July The United States is "very committed" to begin drawing down its forces in Afghanistan in July, but large numbers will remain, said Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. defense.gov |